squadron

noun

squad·​ron ˈskwä-drən 

1

: a unit of military organization: such as

a

: a cavalry unit higher than a troop and lower than a regiment

b

: a naval unit consisting of two or more divisions and sometimes additional vessels

c(1)

: a unit of the U.S. Air Force higher than a flight and lower than a group

(2)

: a military flight formation

2

: a large group of people or things

a squadron of limos

Examples of squadron in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its leather body, fur collar and squadron patches had been part of naval aviation for decades, but Top Gun introduced the jacket to a new audience. — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Trust the Brontës to be a squadron of Shtumtroopers, silencing people to bits. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

During the best fight scene, Peter takes on a squadron of gravity-defying ninjas in a brawl that takes place as much in the air as on the ground. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Eneluna’s squadron commander added that the young service member exemplified the qualities of an outstanding Airman. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian squadrone, augmentative of squadra squad, from Old Italian

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing squadron

• squadron leader

Kids Definition

squadron

noun

squad·​ron ˈskwäd-rən 

: any of several units of military organization